Useful DIY Advice from bePractical DIY
Some Useful DIY Advice from us to help with your DIY projects. We’ll be adding things all the time, so please feel free to check back, or let us know what you want to know.
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Choosing the Right Drill Bit
DIY Advice: Mastering the Art of Choosing Drill Bits –
Learn how to choose the right drill bit for the right material. Useful information for the DIYer to get successful results every time
Electric Showers – what you need to know
Learn how to choose an Electric Shower, and who to choose to install it. What are the dangers of a badly-installed shower
How old are your Smoke Detectors?
Do you know how old your Smoke Detectors are? Some only last 7 years, others 10 years. If they look a bit yellow, they may be past their sell-by-date. Please check. You need them to work!
Frozen Boiler Condensate Pipes
Make frozen condensate pipes a thing of the past. When your boiler suddenly stops working, as the outside temperature plummets, the likely cause is badly installed boiler condensate pipes. The pipes may well have frozen, forcing your boiler to stop working.
Frozen condensate pipes are extremely easy to prevent, so why not check if yours are vulnerable and sort them out before you have a problem.
Follow our simple advice to prevent and deal with this common problem
How to re-pressurise a Boiler
Learning to re-pressurise your boiler is an important DIY task. It is a lot easier than you think. Once you get the knack, and understand how your boiler works, then you’ll be able to do this simple maintenance task whenever you need to.
Help, I have no Power….
I can't promise that this is going to be an exciting read. I'll do my best, but, unless you're a complete electrical nerd, this is probably not going to really light your fire. Let's be honest, you're probably only reading this because you're in a panic and can't...
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Nailing it! DIY for Beginners
Nailing it! DIY for Beginners
Build your DIY Confidence with our Beginners DIY Course. An introduction to essential DIY Tools. Practise how to use them safely & effectively. Learn useful DIY tips & tricks, so that you can start DIY projects in your own home, with confidence. Small group, fun courses...
Bitesize – Drilling 101
Bitesize – Drilling 101
Learn the basics of DIY drilling safely and effectively with this Bitesize DIY Course with bePractical DIY. Lots of hands-on practice and fun learning.
DIY Club – Women Only – June 2025
DIY Club – Women Only – June 2025
Our June 2025 Women-only DIY Club is held on Monday evenings from 6.30 - 8.30 over a 4-week term. The terms starts on Monday 2nd June & runs until June 23rd Price (£95) is for the full four-week term. Lots of Fun. Lots of hands on, practical DIY skills for DIY Beginner...
DIY Club – Intermediate – Wednesday Evenings
DIY Club – Intermediate – Wednesday Evenings
Our June/July Intermediate DIY Club is held on Wednesday evenings from 6.30 - 8.30 over a 4-week term. The terms starts on Wednesday 18th June & runs until July 16th Price (£100) is for the full four-week term. Lots of Fun. Lots of hands on, practical DIY skills for DI...
Nailing it! DIY for Beginners (Weekend)
Nailing it! DIY for Beginners (Weekend)
Build your DIY Confidence with our Beginners DIY Course. An introduction to essential DIY Tools. Practise how to use them safely & effectively. Learn useful DIY tips & tricks, so that you can start DIY projects in your own home, with confidence. Small group, fun courses...
DIY “Next Steps” (Weekend)
DIY “Next Steps” (Weekend)
Build on your DIY Skills. Join a Hands-on DIY Course to learn how to drill into walls, put up shelves & choose and use fixings. Learn useful DIY tips & tricks, so that you can start DIY projects in your own home, with confidence. Have lots of fun, learning from our fema...
Bitesize-DIY – Sealant 101
Bitesize-DIY – Sealant 101
Learn how to successfully seal your shower and bath. Save yourself money, learning how to do this essential DIY skill. Lots of practice and tips and tricks to get the perfect result.
DIY Club – Intermediate – Monday Evenings
DIY Club – Intermediate – Monday Evenings
Our July Intermediate DIY Club is held on Wednesday evenings from 6.30 - 8.30 over a 4-week term. The terms starts on Wednesday 7th July and runs until 28th July Price (£95) is for the full four-week term. Lots of Fun. Lots of hands on, practical DIY skills for DIY Beg...
DIY Club – Intermediate – Wednesday Evenings
DIY Club – Intermediate – Wednesday Evenings
Our June/July Intermediate DIY Club is held on Wednesday evenings from 6.30 - 8.30 over a 4-week term. The terms starts on Wednesday 18th June & runs until July 16th Price (£100) is for the full four-week term. Lots of Fun. Lots of hands on, practical DIY skills for DI...
Nailing it! DIY for Beginners
Nailing it! DIY for Beginners
Build your DIY Confidence with our Beginners DIY Course. An introduction to essential DIY Tools. Practise how to use them safely & effectively. Learn useful DIY tips & tricks, so that you can start DIY projects in your own home, with confidence. Small group, fun courses...